1993 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1993 Beijing BJ 2021 and 1993 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1993 Beijing BJ 2021. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1993 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1993 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Beijing BJ 2021 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Beijing BJ 2021. (180 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Beijing | Lotus |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
